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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,777.60, 232,127.44 and 59,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,777.60, 232,127.44 and 59,975.25 is: 89,947.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,777.60 : 232,127.44 = 59,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,777.60/232,127.44 = 59,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,777.60x = 232,127.44 × 59,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,777.60x = 13,921,901,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,901,531.16/154,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,947.78

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